Agree. I don't want to read any more articles about Wendell, Spider Johnson, or Dick "Gryz"alksdnfalsndfanjfajhhfgerfski unless they hurl themselves in front of a bus to save a child, or something equally noteworthy. However, writing is his job, and when I consider my own job performance, ...

Managing wetlands in ways that promote a big flush of foods preferred by ducks - weeds and seeds. Smartweed, etc.

It's the "natural version" of flooded corn or millet.

If it was outstate, no one would show up because we'd all be hunting or fishing! Gotta have it where the people are, especially since there's nothing worth doing in the metro area, except BS'ing and campaigning for waterfowl! MWA isn't a guide service. Having the state office outstate would make ZER...

How do you make the ramp ?

In most areas of the state you will need a boat to scout. Most places you can drive right up to and check out will not be very productive. The last thing I would recommend to a new duck hunter is a duck call. If you are where the ducks want to be you do not need to call at all. You can kill plenty ...

The wonton recipe sounds awesome. Thanks for posting Couple stupid questions . . . are we talkin like deep frying these things in the pan or just enough oil to cover the pan? And, do you flip them over once or is that unnecessary? Love the commentary at the end . . . yes, I intend to impress her tom...

Would you be willing to post the recipe for that fried duck wonton?

Tis the season!

I pluck and wax nice birds.

Talkin about ringers . . . why are they so hard to peel the skin back when you want to breast em out?! Easier and damn near faster to pluck n wax em!

It's more a question of "efficiency" ... on a local scale. Well maintained nest boxes don't suffer nest predation like tree cavities. Predator populations are higher, habitat is lower quality and less available. It starts with Habitat, but logistically and economically, there's only a cert...

It ain't a typo, but you have to read the article to figure it out.